Advisor, HR Business at Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL)

The Opportunity

JOB DESCRIPTION

Do you enjoy a challenging fast-paced atmosphere where each day you will learn something new and different? In our environment that is continuously changing and improving, as the successful candidate, you will strive to provide exceptional service for business units by being self-motivated, hands on, and a strong team player. This position will provide you with an opportunity to work with different departments to understand and respond to their needs, ensure the right application of laws, and corporate policies, rules and regulations, principles and processes, and support the optimization of performance management, retention, and employee engagement. The initial year in this role will be focused on a data processing position to build fundamental skills and understanding of our organization before progressing to other client facing responsibilities.

Are You Known For Your

• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks
• Time management abilities, effective organizing and prioritizing skill to meet deadlines and deliver high- quality work in a timely manner
• Ability to engage and influence others, and not afraid to support an unpopular decision
• Positive can-do attitude and willingness to roll up your sleeves to get the job done
• Ability to maintain a calm professional demeanor in demanding situations
• Flexibility, adaptability, and openness to tackle change head-on
  
  

If so, you may be our next HR Business Advisor!

• Job location: site based - Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 4 x 3 (Monday to Thursday), 10-hour shifts
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: January 16, 2026
  
  

As this role supports safety sensitive 24-hour Operations, the HR Business Advisor will be required to have flexible working hours while on site to support business needs. This includes acting as the emergency on-call HR contact on a rotational basis.

Key Accountabilities

• Build and maintain strong and effective working relationships across the organization and within the HR team
• Provide transactional support to Business Unit leadership for all HR related matters
• Update, process and maintain HR systems to reflect accurate employee data; and provide data and reports to leadership as requested
• Coach and advise business unit leadership on the application and interpretation of company policies, programs, guidelines, and legal compliance, including:
• Alcohol & Drug Policy
• Performance Management
• Progressive Discipline
• Conduct, follow-up on complaints and/or investigations, and provide recommendations on the path forward, as well as consult with other HR team members to ensure the application of consistent practices
• Coordinate with members of other HR teams to identify organizational and business issues/requirements and collaborate in multi-disciplinary project work to support effective delivery of HR services to the business
  

What You Bring To The Role

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources or a related field and 5+years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• CPHR is considered an asset
• Ability to recognize and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of workplace investigations
• Respect for confidential matters and awareness of all applicable Provincial and Federal legislations
• Evaluate and align your work objectives with the team and/or business unit goals
• Ability to communicate professionally and concisely (verbal, written and body language)
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays (Calgary based)
  
  

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!